Scott Mission Camp is all about

Jesus

Mission Statement

We demonstrate God’s love.We inspire kids to reach their full potential.We allow Christ to transform their lives.

Why we exist?

At the Scott Mission, whether it's through providing a warm bed to a homeless person in the middle of winter, or an almost free week at camp for a child, we desire that our giving would point to God who is the ULTIMATE giver.

As the Bible tells us in John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He GAVE His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." At camp, we love to see the roughly 600 kids that come through each year have tons of fun with the never ending activities, great people, silly songs at campfire but above all of this, our greatest joy is to see kids come to know and experience the great love that God has for each one of them that is displayed through the Gospel!

If you are curious and would like to know more about the Bible and the message of God's great love, check out this video below from an awesome ministry who seeks to communicate the Bible to people through creative videos and story telling.

Objectives

Enabling our guests to reach their full potential by…

• Bringing children and teens to a decision about their faith• Helping them recognize who they are in Christ• Encouraging positive personal well-being• Promoting an increase in self-esteem• Providing leadership opportunities• Teaching guests to learn and develop life skills• Integrating into a multi-cultural community• Providing families with support and resources

About SMC

Anyone who has ever been to camp can testify as to just how much of a special place SMC really is. With a History that spans back all the way to the 1920's and finding its way to its current location in 1957, the Scott Mission Camp has been blessing countless families over the years with an opportunity to send their kids to camp, despite financial challenges that could make it impossible to afford to the expensive cost normally attached to summer camps.

Every year that camp runs is another year that is a tangible display of God's faithfulness and of His great love for each of the families/children that get to enjoy an amazing fun filled week outside of the city. As you can imagine, the cost of running such a large camp that employs almost 50 staff each summer and accommodates just under 100 new kids each week is quite high! To be able to offer camp to families where almost 95% of the actual expense is covered through subsidy, we rely on the Lord who provides the funds necessary each year through our amazing donors!

Our Team

We have a dedicated staff team who seek to love God and love people in all that we do. Throughout the year we have 3 full time staff who work with the camp and come summer we have a total of about 50 staff who work with us.

Adam Brown

Camp Director

Cassandra Hines

Assistant Camp Director

Brooke Bell

Registrar

Daniel Mulhern

Maintenance and Property Coordinator

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The History of SMC

“Only eternity will tell the number of lives changed through the camp ministry. Perseverance, trusting in the God who promised to provide, and the confirmation of the worthwhileness of camping experiences has kept the camp operating.Regardless of the quality of commitment of a camper’s parents, or the camper’s lack of preparedness to come to camp, each child has received a fulfilling holiday, and heard the gospel, placing with that child unforgettable memories and ethics to build on.We have invested in the future of thousands of boys and girls, many of whom have become productive citizens in their community.Thanks be to God.” -Annie Zeidman (one of the founders of the Scott Mission)

1920s

The history of The Scott Mission Camp, Like The Scott Mission itself, goes back quite a few years. The camp went throughout a number of versions before it got to the one we have today. Though initially conducted at various locations, by 1920 the Scott Institute had acquired two cottages in Grimsby Beach. These cottages were small, primitive and there were difficult times ahead, but the Lord used them for His purpose.

1930s

The Thirties brought many European refugees to Canada. While the Scott Institute served their needs during the winter, the camp was a refuge in the summer. Songs were sung at night in the covered dining area; evenings were a time for everyone to gather for hymns, choruses and Bible talks.

1940s

The Forties brought the founding of The Scott Mission and with it the need for a new camp; Miss Catherine Carmichael offered the Mission a property in Hillsburgh, Ontario. The property was small, about two acres, and consisted of an old house and a small barn. Miss Carmichael was certain that this was God’s will, but faced a lot of opposition from neighbours, her family and her lawyers. She stood firm and plans were made for the summer. On May 24th of that year, just a short time before camp was slated to begin there was a large fire in the house, burning the front half of the house. A needlepoint reading “The Lord Will Provide” survived the fire and now hang in the Chapel at the Caledon camp. This needlepoint gave perspective to the fire and to the task at hand. A bunkhouse was built, an outhouse extended and the camp was ready for campers by summer. Over the years, running water and electricity were added to the house.

1950s

By 1957 the need for a larger camp was obvious. The property in Caledon was acquired with its white house, a barn and forests. For the first year meals were cooked and eaten in the house. The upper level of the barn (once the bottom level was cleared of manure) served as the bunkhouse with girls on one side and boys on the other. The look of the camp has changed a lot in the years since. A pond was added for canoeing as well as a large pool for swimming; hundreds of seedlings were planted to give the camp the woodsy feeling it has today.

About The Scott Mission

The Scott Mission Camp is just one part of a much larger organization known as The Scott Mission which is primarily known for serving the needs of the homeless population Downtown, Toronto.

God's blessings have been abundant over the past 75+ years which has enabled the mission to continue serving those in need in numerous different ways. The overall goal of the Mission is to serve Jesus Christ as Lord and Master in faith and through effective stewardship, putting the spirit of Christ into concrete, positive action through well-rounded, spiritual and social services to men, women and children where there is a defined need and as means are provided.